Yoga Flashcards by Alex Stein

What is yoga

Systematic system to improve the body, understand the mind and free the spirit

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Types of yoga

Raga
Hatha
Bhakti
Jnana
Karma

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Types of yoga - Raga

Systematic approach including lifestyle, physical postures, breath work and 4 levels of meditation

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Types of yoga - Hatha

physical postures (asana) and breathwork (paranayma) includes lots of different styles

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Types of yoga - Bhakti

Yoga of devotional love - includes singing, devotional chanting, ritual and service to God

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Types of yoga - Jnana

Path of self realization and focuses on developing intuitive wisdom through study

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Types of yoga - Karma

Emphasizes selfless service action without being attached to fruits of our actions - serving others with feeling good as a secondary gain

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TYpes of yoga - which is usually thought of in US

Hatha (physical postures and breathwork)

Asana and pranayama

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Types of Hatha yoga

Ashtanga
Bikram
Kundalini
Lyengar
VINYASA (power) yoga
Anusara
Yin
Kripalu
Viniyoga

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Types of hatha yoga - ashtanga

Synchronzing breath with a progressive series of yoga - postures are intense and fast paced
Aggressive yoga

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Types of hatha yoga - Nikram

Hot yoga - temps 105

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Types of hatha yoga - Kundalini

Yoga postures which specific breath postures, chanting, meditation to awaken untapped energy and open chakras

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Types of hatha yoga - Lyengar

Focus on precise alignment of poses with use of proprs, does not encourage a flow from one posture to another

This is what medical therapeutic yoga is closest to

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Types of hatha yoga - Vinyasa

Power yoga - athletic yoga promoting strength, flexibility, and stamina
Typical yoga in US

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Types of hatha yoga - Anusara

Combining vinyasa postures while focusing on heartfelt intentions that are meant to improve daily life

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Types of hatha yoga - Yin yoga

Slow moving, postures may be held for 20 minues - get connective tissue and fascial stretching

Types of hatha yoga - Kripalu

Gentle yoga emphasizes asana with meditations and breathwork
Encourages inward focus for physical healing and spiritual transformation

Types of hatha yoga - Viniyoga

gentle type of yoga that encourages self reflection, body awareness, and customized practice according to individuals needs

Yoga therapists - training and pre req

Pre req - 200 RYT
1 yr teaching
1 yr personal practice

Training - 800 hr training with a registered school over min of 2 years
600 contact hrs including 150 hr practicum

Medical therapeutic yoga

Use of yoga as healthcare professionals
License of professional is primary regulator of practice - PTs use of yoga must be in the bounds of scope of PT practice
Minimal certification programs in medical ther yoga just for healthcare professionals

8 limbs of yoga practice

Yamas - interpersonal 
Niyamas - intrapersonal 
Asana - postures 
Pranayama - breathing and energy
Dhyana - meditation
Pratyahara - liberation from distraction
Dharana - concentration
Samadi - consciousness

Yoga rules for life

Yama - how person sees self and you
Ahimsa - do not harm living things
Satya - truthfulness - see world as actually is
Asteya - not stealing
Bramacharya - self control and moderation - no addictions
Aparigraha - being in control of your possessions - knowing what you really need and what you dont

The Niyamas

Sauca (Shaucha) - not taking in neg things
Santosha - contentment with where you are at that time
Tapas - heath - self discipline - doing things you might not want to with a positive attitude
Svadhyaya - self reflextion and self thought on life
Ischvara Pranidhana - giving yourself to something higher

5 sheaths (koshas)

Annamayakosha - material body, physical
Pranamayokosha - energetic body, life force
Manomayakosha - mind, emotional, social body
Vijnanamayakosha - intellectual body, wisdom/discrimination
Anandamayokosha - bliss body, spiritual, individual, connected with the divine

Biopsychosocial model

1 Psychoemotional and social - meditation with/and mindful movement 2 Energetic - breath, oxygenation/nutrition 3 Spiritual - directed action for mind/body connection 4 Physical - stability and mobility assessment, nutrition 5 Intellectual - pt education

Biopsychosocial model - as PT you are

empowering your patients toward responsibility for their health - need to have this type of model of assessment of focused care Look at the person like this and how you will address these - not just as an ACL

Annamayakosha - evaluate by

PHYSICAL HEALTH Subjective hx of past and present illness Nutritional interview Pt goals Objective - pt eval, gait, strength, mvmnt, work, ergonomic eval, med assessment

Annamayakosha - treat by

PHYSICAL HEALTH Food diaries - referral to nutritionist, weight watchers, healthy eating apps Abdominal and TATD breath Yogic postures

Pranamayakosha - evaluate by

ENERGETIC HEALTH ``` Breathing technique Posture Meditation practice Time management Home and work place stresses Ability to express and recognize feelings ```

Pranamayakosha - treat by

ENERGETIC HEALTH Abdominal and pranayama breathing Meditation instruction and apps Discussion of what is able to change BREATH IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN CONTROL ANS

Manamayakosha - evalute by

PSYCHO EMOTIONAL HEALTH ``` Sleep habits Social support Stress levels Anxiety or depression scales SF 36 ```

Manamayakosha - treat by

``` Referral to counseling Discussion regarding social support Aromatherapy Music therapy CHromotherapy Medical management - pharmaceuticals ```

Vijnanamayakosha - evaluate by

INTELLECTUAL WELL BEING Communication Hobbies Motivation - willingness to change

Vijnanamayakosha - treat by

INTELLECTUAL WELL BEING Explanation of path or prevention of it Pain science education Encouragement of cultural therapies of art, music, poetry Encouragement of hobbies

Anadamayakosha - evaluate by

Discussion regarding faith, spirituality, religion, health

Anadamayakosha - treat by

Karma yoga - giving back to others Introspection Prayer Referral to spiritual leader Research shows people do better when HCP validates their spirituality - or recognizes it at least

How does this look in PT clinic

Integrative medicine can take more time - niche private practice pay Integrative med can be used in traditional practice - may not be using all parts Yoga (asana) can be adapted for any pt type for any pt care setting Documentation and charging for yoga is not any different than other ther ex, NMRE, or self care and home management

Namaste

I honor you and you honor me I honor the place in you in which the entire universe dwells I honor the place in you which is love, light, peace and joy When you are in that place in you and I am in that place in me, we are one